6-9 months articles Show All Showing 66 articles How to get access to your maternity notes after the birth Postnatal depression in dads and co-parents: 10 things you should know Sun safety for kids Expressed milk: your questions answered Mixed feeding: combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding Postnatal psychosis: what is it? Dehydration in children: what to watch for When can my baby have water to drink? What is flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly or brachycephaly)? Eight facts about baby and newborn coughs and colds Co-sleeping or bed sharing with your baby: risks and benefits First aid: what to do if your child starts choking Diarrhoea and vomiting in babies Your baby’s development: physical stages Is my baby getting enough milk from breastfeeding or formula? How to treat children’s burns and scalds Childhood illnesses: six tips for how to prevent them Baby immunisations and vaccinations Postnatal depression, baby blues and emotions after giving birth Bronchiolitis in babies Your baby’s development: communication and play How can family and friends support breastfeeding? What to do if your child has a temperature or a fever Meningitis in babies and children Baby and toddler travel: what you need to know before going ahead Swaddling a baby: the benefits, risks and seven safety tips First aid: for a child having a febrile seizure How do you write a will? Changes in your relationships after having a baby Breastfeeding concerns, problems and solutions First aid: what to do if your child is unresponsive and not breathing Liver disease in babies: the signs to look out for Postnatal exercise: how soon can I start again after a baby? Breastfeeding: why babies may bite and how to stop it Top tips for parents with two children under two Expressing milk: Which method is best? Breastfeeding: later problems and concerns Baby slings and carriers: a guide First aid: what to do if a baby is choking What is baby reflux? Symptoms and support Mastitis: symptoms and treatment Which baby carrier, wrap or sling is best for me? What if I need to formula feed my baby away from home? Has my baby started teething? the signs to look out for Breastfeeding: my baby's feeding patterns have changed Constipation in babies: Q&A First aid: for an unresponsive baby who's not breathing 10 bottle-feeding tips for breastfed babies My baby is not gaining weight Tips to help your baby to sleep Perinatal depression: the questions you really want to ask Oversupply of breast milk and how to reduce it Mental health as a mum: 10 myths Introducing your baby to solids Inflammation of the milk ducts (also known as blocked ducts) Learning words: babies from 6 to 12 months Your baby’s development: 6-9 months How can you encourage a child’s language development? Seven ways to help your baby start talking Reading to your child: what’s the fuss about? Benefits of breastfeeding What's the best kind of formula milk? Baby development: are all babies the same? How and when do babies develop social skills? Top tips to keep your baby warm in winter Games and play for development: 6-12 months